Do's And Don'ts - Fire Safety

Do's

• Good housekeeping must be ensured
• Switch off electrical mains before fighting fire
• Use staircases for evacuation
• Make sure to close the exit door while getting out of fire zones
• Switches and fuses should confirm to correct rating of circuit
• Welding jobs should be carried out under strict supervision
• Keep means of escape clear of obstructions
• Impart fire-fighting training to occupants
• Conduct fire or evacuation drills regularly
• Always use ashtray while smoking 
• All receptacles should be emptied regularly
• Faulty electrical appliances should be repaired or replaced immediately

Don'ts

• Avoid using lifts in case of fire
• Do not dispose of lighted cigarette butts carelessly
• Do not paint fire detector/sprinkler heads
• Avoid plugging too many electrical appliances in one socket
• Stop making unauthorised electrical connections and overload electrical points
• Avoid storing inflammable materials inside the building
• Stay away from refilling oil stoves when burning
• Do not store LPG more than required quantity
• Avoid obstructing fire exit staircases with old or unused furniture
• Do not return to collect valuables in case of outbreak of fire

During Fire Emergencies

• Keep doors and windows shut to prevent entry of smoke
• Evacuate without panic from the nearest exit
• lf fire is in upper floor, go to lower floor open ground
• Crawl on the floor if smoke obscures visibility
• Request fire service help by dialling 100 or by calling police control room number 100